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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1935
Page
7
Governor General Murphy backs duties to restore fair textile market share for American and Philippine interests. He notes U S share dropped from 72 to 38 percent and proposes restoring a past level while avoiding unfair treatment of others. Japanese delegation says no imperial intentions and seeks closer trade.
The Italo-Ethiopian conciliation commission, meeting in Milan and The Hague, faced protests as Italy refused more Ethiopian testimony. Italian delegates stressed frontiers delimitation not to be discussed, while Ethiopia pressed broader talks. A potential League of Nations special session loomed if no agreement is reached.
Funeral services for Mrs Eli McLeod of 1718 Kivett Drive were held at Pleasant Garden M E Church. She died Saturday from a sudden stroke. Pallbearers and flower bearers named. interment in the family plot at Pleasant Garden cemetery. The notice also includes text about the Italo Ethiopian dispute and League council deliberations.
An official communique from July 2 reports an extraordinary meeting of the League of Nations council and assembly likely. Secretary-General Avenel conferred with Sir Samuel Hoare and Capt. Anthony Eden about issues to be addressed in the near future.
A tornadic storm hit Wheeler Montana causing two deaths and nine serious injuries. Rail washouts and crop damage followed, with twenty families left homeless. Western Canada faced twinters and cloudbursts bringing two more deaths and extensive crop losses as traffic and communications were disrupted.
In Statuary Hall discussions between Dr. Ernest Gruening Mr. Brewster and another party centered on Quoddy and Maine power authority removal. A three cornered meeting took place, with the vote set between 2 and 2:30 and held at 2:10 after a brief delay.
New York markets rallied the lagging rails group with buying support pushing futures forward. Profit taking appeared among former leaders but was absorbed as many issues hit new yearly highs. Industrials held steady while wheat rose in Chicago and cotton found support after a slow start. Bonds showed notable improvement.
Chicago July 9. Butter prices listed with totals for 21 248 crates and varied quality classes from extras to standards. Eggs totals 16 6563 with steady movement and percentages for local fresh graded firsts extras and storage packed items.
Across New Orleans and New York, cotton futures opened higher and closed with steady to higher prices. July and nearby months traded around 11.60 to 11.98 with gains of 11 to 14 points, while spot middling stood at 12.40.
Americans strive to keep the mission hospital functioning as waters rise around the city wall. Miss Nettie De Jong from Holland or Detroit aids refugees while Miss B J Bannon of Medicine Hat and Melbourne narrowly escape drowning navigating a raft along the city wall. Dikes protecting the area have mostly collapsed.
Senator Long denounces President Roosevelt calling him liar and faker while accusing his share the wealth plan of cribbing. He vows to pin Roosevelt to the wall if he delivers real relief, saying the dictator controls militia and state funds as the legislature adjourns sine die.
The Salisbury Spencer Merchants Association directors unanimously adopt a resolution backing the state organization after several local groups withdrew. They plan an intensive membership drive in the near future.
Morehead City reports the state board of conservation and development in session heard a petition by 500 fishermen protesting long haul fishing with power boats in June July and August and urging changes to open seasons for game and waterfowl. Captain John A. Nelson was reelected fisheries commissioner for four years. Thomas Basnight named assistant commissioner, succeeding L A Popa. A closed shrimp season in Brunswick county was ordered April 15 to August 1, oyster season moved to October 1, and Pamlico Sound shrimping allowed August 15 to November 16 for boats under 40 feet.
Raleigh July 9. The state textbook and rental commission approved renting basal elementary and many high school texts for one third of retail price. Clyde A. Erwin estimated about 450000 dollars worth of elementary books will be purchased. The commission may borrow up to 1600000 dollars to start the statewide rental system, with possible installment purchases.
A Washington proclamation by Secretary Wallace sets minimum 1935 wheat adjustment payments at least 35 cents a bushel versus 29 cents earlier. Estimated to yield North Carolina growers $62,000 and overall 1935 allotments worth about $14 million more income to cooperating producers. Adjustments for county administration costs apply.
Raleigh July 9 George W. Coan Jr state works progress director said a peak staff of about 600 would administer the works program in North Carolina. Central administrative office to be in Raleigh with eight district offices to be established statewide.
A Persian cat in Portland reacts to a call from J. R. Smith of Windsor Ontario and hurls a hummingbird from its mouth. The bird flies away unhurt after the unusual encounter reported July 9.
In Cheney Washington on July 9 farmer Bert Summers tried to swat flies with a spray gun. The spraying enraged a bull which charged and broke two of Summers ribs.
Public health experts from California join North Carolina in a vaccination push to curb the infantile paralysis outbreak. Dr A G Gilliam leads, with Dr J P Leake and Dr W P Dearing aiding in a brief consultation and ongoing California-NC coordination.
Preparations for a Davidson County CCC soil erosion camp west of Lexington began with 25 conservation workers under Captain Ashcraft clearing the site on the Berrier farm. The camp will host about 260 enlisted CCC boys, with utilities planned and nine teen camp houses being fabricated in town.
Raleigh July 9. North Carolina eyes a free school system and State Superintendent Clyde A. Erwin appoints a committee to set standards for a 12 grade structure. The panel includes P Harding Fred Green W F Warren C W Davis J Rose G B Philli W H Shaw Needham Broughton Dr J H Highsmith and A B Combs.
Buck Terry, jailed for ill treatment of his wife, was chased out of the jail after Mayor C. M. Hurst agreed to release him on a suspended sentence with costs. He refused to pay the costs saying he would rather stay in jail than live with his wife. Officers opened the cell door and ordered him out.
A brief observation notes that men sporting thick facial hair push their collars outward more than men with normal beard growth. The note implies a visible effect on clothing fit and style.
Raleigh officials announce the 1935 general assembly approved a $10,000,000 annual highway maintenance appropriation to expand the maintenance division, raise wages, and hire about 1,800 relief laborers under supervision of Chief Engineer W. Vance Baise.
Concrete base for Randolph street widening is underway after excavations and curbing. If weather allows, Salem street work will begin in about ten days, widening from Leonard street to the Winston-Salem highway and detouring traffic via East Main Street to Unity Church.
A two year old girl from the Bethesda area near Midway, Davidson County is diagnosed with infantile paralysis as the first statewide case. Dr. Farrington reports the child is improving and not expected to die. Officials urge avoiding public gatherings of children under fifteen to curb spread.
Elloree South Carolina maintains a Sunday train ban despite Atlantic Coast Line tracks passing through the town center. The policy dates to founder Rev. William Snider in the 1890s and remains in the charter to this day.
B J Handson Jr an 18 year old messenger leaves Tulba Oklahoma on a bicycle for New York aiming to cover 1800 miles in 18 days He plans to ride 70 to 80 miles daily and treats the journey as a casual telegram delivery in a bold cross country trek
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